Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book - Federal Court of Australia

E:
CIVIL
This part generally describes the civil jurisdiction of the Island Court.
It:
• sets out the extent of your civil jurisdiction;
• describes the processes, from pre-trial to determination;
• explains the burden and standard of proof in civil cases;
• introduces the law relating to contract and tort;
• provides best practice guidance in the conduct of civil
proceedings;
• provides a guide to the orders you may make.
Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book June 2004